How can I save money on Christmas lights?

• <div><p>First of all, don’t shop for bargain lights—often, you’ll end up with a faulty or broken strand, full of dead bulbs or less-than-luminous brightness. Choose quality lights that will last you many years—LED lights have been known to last as long as 100,000 hours. Second, plan ahead and purchase lights for next year’s Christmas during this year’s post-holiday sales. Finally, have a vision and a plan—if you know the measurements of your home, including any windows, doors, and outside bushes you wish to light up, you should be able to only purchase the necessary lights and not more than you need.</p></div>

Should you DIY or hire a pro to hang Christmas lights?

• <div><p>You can tackle hanging Christmas lights yourself with the right tools, accessories, and a trusted friend or neighbor. You’ll need to purchase a ladder (<b>$100 to $300</b>), clips (<b>$10 to $20</b>), hooks (<b>$10 to $15</b>), and lights (<b>$25 to $100 per string</b>).</p><p>Otherwise, you should hire a trusted <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/holiday-decorators/">holiday light installer</a> near you. You’ll pay an average price of <b>$200 to $650</b>, but you’ll have peace of mind knowing that the job is done correctly and safely. </p></div>

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Q: How much do outdoor holiday lights cost?

• <div><p>Outdoor Christmas lights cost between $80 to $300 on average without installation. This comes out to about $4 to $50 per strand. You can get a box of outdoor Christmas lights for as little as $20, if you just want to decorate a small area, like a doorway. If you want to go all out and cover your entire home, you'll need between 10 to 20 strands of 100 to 200 bulbs each.</p></div>

Q: How much does holiday lighting installation cost?

• <div><p>Costs range from $150 to $500, depending on the complexity and size of the display.</p></div>

Q: How can I save money on Christmas lights?

• <div><p>First of all, don&rsquo;t shop for bargain lights&mdash;often, you&rsquo;ll end up with a faulty or broken strand, full of dead bulbs or less-than-luminous brightness. Choose quality lights that will last you many years&mdash;LED lights have been known to last as long as 100,000 hours. Second, plan ahead and purchase lights for next year&rsquo;s Christmas during this year&rsquo;s post-holiday sales. Finally, have a vision and a plan&mdash;if you know the measurements of your home, including any windows, doors, and outside bushes you wish to light up, you should be able to only purchase the necessary lights and not more than you need.</p></div>

Q: How long does it take to decorate a Christmas tree?

• <div><p>Decorating a tree yourself will only take between one and two hours, but a professional designer may take more time to create their vision. When hiring a pro, assume the work will take a minimum of three to four hours.</p></div>

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Last update on October 23, 2025

Reviewed in June 2023
I hired Zooks Look, Inc. to paint the exterior of my house. I could not be more happy with the results! Chris stopped by promptly upon my request, and looked at what I wanted done, and Robert and the crew got everything done quickly and efficiently. Their attention to detail was amazing, and...
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Reviewed in July 2019
they did a great job, worked hard and even on a Holiday to finish. I would recommend their service
CertaPro Painters
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Reviewed in August 2016
Gloria is wonderful to work with! She came in and totally redid our living room area. Rearranged furniture, added coordinating decor which was pulled from other rooms in the house and some she brought with her. Hung pictures that I wanted to integrate into the room, painted some frames on the...
Windy Ridge Interiors
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Reviewed in March 2016
We had to have our egress replaced on very short notice due to the sale of our house. Scott was able to get out and get an estimate completed within a day or two of our email. The next day he was at our house with his team exactly when he said he would be, and in less than two hours, the...
Basement Replacement Experts, Inc.
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Reviewed in November 2014
At the age where doing own outdoor holiday lighting is not possible. Received 2 referrals for "Christmas Decor." Entered into a three year contract for professional lighting. What a difference! Steve is great, knowledgable and our outdoors look great. How easy they put up, use timers, and...
Christmas Decor
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Reviewed in February 2014
My husband and I just moved into the area and into a new house. Our house has big rooms and I could not picture how I was going to decorate them. We needed to fill a lot of rooms and I had no clue where to start. Our first visit Robin came over and looked at the furniture I had and helped me...
SORTED AFFAIRS HOME STAGING
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Reviewed in May 2013
Mark Jorgensen was prompt, efficient and friendly and always kept us informed. His workmanship was outstanding -- the best painting job we have had! Mark was very patient and helpful while we considered making some changes to our project. He kept our home very clean and neat and was most...
Jorgensen Decorating
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Reviewed in March 2013
The staff were great. The product was super fresh (made that morning). They decorated the little cakes as I requested. I would recommend them to anyone looking for something other than cup cakes for a party for adults.
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Reviewed in July 2011
We've had a residential service contract with Neighbors for several years and have been very pleased. The contract (approx. $190.00/year in 2011) covers the spring and fall check-ups for AC/heat pump and furnace, and provides discounts on service calls - including not paying extra for night,...
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